In its program to change the makeup of the UK book business workforce, British publishers have taken the lead in international inclusivity efforts. The post The UK’s Publishers Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Another 13 U.K. publishers are signed up to start using Facebook’s Instant Articles, including The Daily Telegraph, The Mirror, The Daily Mail and The Economist, Sky News, sports site 90min.com and The Sun. The BBC and ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The absence of any black, Asian or minority ethnic writers on next year’s World Book Night list provoked an outcry and a Twitterstorm. We asked writers and leading figures within the industry what can be done to encourage greater diversity in British publishingLatest work: Meatspace (Friday... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK's Futurebook conference showcased numerous new digital publishing initiatives, including a OwnIt! and a new app featuring Agatha Christie's iconic characters. The post Publishing Innovation from the UK’s Futurebook Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James says there are "huge sections of the population who don’t read because no one is telling the stories that they want to read". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A drive to stay current and competitive keeps coursework at graduate publishing programs evolving. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline communications director Georgina Moore offers 10 tips for publishers promoting new titles and seeking Twitter success. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The first commandment of selling book rights to French publishers: know their list! Nine others follow, courtesy of Anne Michel of Albin Michel. The post The 10 Commandments of Selling Rights to French Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J K Rowling’s agent has told The Bookseller there are no immediate plans to publish her children’s book in progress. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent booksellers, librarians, authors and members of the publishing community gathered for this year's Southern California Independent Booksellers Association show, basking in the warm outdoor setting courtesy of sunny Los Angeles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, we asked our readers what the publishing industry could do to encourage diversity within its ranks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Amazon invests $10 million its translation project, Susan Bernofsky ask if Amazon is turning translation into a 'glorified form of self-publishing.' The post Amazon Commits $10 Million to Translations, Prompting Questions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Our annual salary survey drew responses from a younger group than in years past, though the industry still is very white, with 89% of respondents reporting as caucasian. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As booksellers settled in to the kickoff luncheon at this year's New England Independent Booksellers Association fall conference, the bustling children's book scene was evidenced by Harvard Book Store marketing manager Alex Meriwether's latest event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Company reports 6% rise in pre-tax profits as top executives paid more than £5mMarie Claire and NME publisher Time Inc UK boosted profits to almost £23m last year while paying out more than £5m to staff and top executives at the magazine company.Time Inc UK reported a 6% rise in pre-tax profits... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alarmed by the rise of ad blocking software use, publishers are starting to recognize their contribution to the problem. At Digiday's Europe Publishing Summit in Barcelona this week, leading European publishers talked about the need to restore the reader experience. As News U.K.'s Alessandro de... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New research from the U.K.'s Association of Online Publishers shows that 65 percent of publishers count ad blocking as a serious threat. We asked publishers including Condé Nast and the Economist, how to solve the problem. The answers range from a call for industry standards to moving toward a... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Under c.e.o. Richard Johnson, the past few years have seen breathtaking change at Bonnier Publishing, the English-language wing of family-owned Swedish media giant Bonnier. There have been five start-ups, overseas and in the UK, most recently a UK adult fiction business headed by Mark Smith; and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Some of the UK’s most famous authors and publishers are donating their earnings from book sales to raise £1m for Syrian refugees. The post UK Authors, Publishers Donate Book Sales to Syrian Refugees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity is the current weapon tech companies are using to bludgeon each other with -- Twitter has even gone as far as publishing its goals. Facebook fails in this department while Apple, ever the master of spin, is keen to present itself in the best possible light. For many on the outside... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2015-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Top ten books and websites recommended by speakers at this year's Yale Book Publishing Course to improve the way you work. The post Top 10 Reads from Yale Book Publishing Course All-Stars appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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